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DirecTV quietly tests transmitting national NBC feed to offset loss of TEGNA affiliates
The pay TV provider confirmed it was "testing some capabilities as we explore alternative delivery options to help offset the rising costs of retransmission consent."
TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.
Comcast avoids carriage dispute with CBS owner Paramount
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast's systems under a new multi-year deal.
Comcast avoids carriage dispute with CBS owner Paramount
Paramount-owned broadcast and cable channels will remain on Comcast's systems under a new multi-year deal.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.
TEGNA to shutter lifestyle diginet Twist on December 31
After a two-year attempt, TEGNA is throwing in the towel on its Twist digital network.
TEGNA to shutter lifestyle diginet Twist on December 31
After a two-year attempt, TEGNA is throwing in the towel on its Twist digital network.
Eugene newspaper lays off staff following alleged embezzlement
The Eugene Police Department has opened a theft investigation after the town's alternative newspaper says it was the victim of an embezzlement scheme.
DirecTV adds Weigel’s Heroes & Icons for satellite customers
Weigel Broadcasting has inked a deal to bring its Heroes & Icons channel to DirecTV's satellite service.